How to Search

Domain Search

A domain search will display the registrar, the registrar’s Whois server, the registrar’s URL (web address), associated name servers, current status of the domain, last updated date, creation date, and expiration date.

1. First, ensure that the correct TLD is selected: This could be .com/.net, .tv/.cc, .jobs or .name. The Whois tool automatically resets to .com/.net searches. Please note: If you are searching multiple domains with other TLDs, please ensure that each search is done with the correct radio button selected or you will receive a No Results response from our database. No Results Found will also appear if the domain name or name server name is not currently registered.
2. Next, ensure that the correct radio button beneath the search box is selected. FreeYourID Registry’s Whois automatically selects domain. If you are searching for a domain, you do not need to alter this selection.
3. Next, type your domain name into the search box. No prefixes should be added to the domain. For example, http://www.verisigninc.com must be entered as FreeYourIDinc.com. Please note that if you add www., or any other prefix, the Whois will respond with No Results Found. No Results Found will also appear if the domain name or name server name is not currently registered.
4. Finally hit “Search” and scroll down on the page to find the results of your search.

Registrar Search

A Registrar Search will display the registrar’s address, phone number, Whois server, URL (web address) and specific contact (administrative, technical, and billing) information, including phone numbers and email addresses.

1. First ensure that the radio button for “Registrar” is selected under the search bar.
2. Enter the name of your registrar. Please note that the registrar’s name must appear exactly as it is listed in our system. If you receive errors when searching for a registrar, you may use our Find a Registrar list or use the Whois to search for your domain before searching by registrar.
3. Finally hit “Search” and scroll down on the page to find the results of your search.

Name Server Search

A name server search allows you to query a host by name server name or IP address. This type of search will display the IP address, the registrar of record, the registrar’s Whois server, and the registrar’s URL (web address).

1. First, ensure that the correct TLD is selected: This could be .com/.net, .tv/.cc, .jobs or .name. The Whois tool automatically resets to .com/.net searches. Please note: If you are searching multiple domains with other TLDs, please ensure that each search is done with the correct radio button selected or you will receive a No Results response from our database. No Results Found will also appear if the domain name or name server name is not currently registered.
2. Next, ensure that the correct radio button beneath the search box is selected. FreeYourID Registry’s Whois automatically selects the domain. If you are searching for a name server, you will need to select the “Name Server” radio button.
3. Next, type your name server name into the search box.
4. Finally hit “Search,” and scroll down on the page to find the results of your search.

Whois Search Tips

Specify only part of the search string to perform a "partial" search on domain. Every domain STARTING with the string will be found. A trailing dot (or dots) after your text or the partial keyword indicates a partial search.

For example, entering “mack.” will find “Mack,” “Mackall,” “Mackay,” and so on.